Ike

Greetings from Canada! I hope this email finds you both well. Its been a while since I've sent off an email, but thought I would give you an update on Ike. Since our move from Toronto to Smiths Falls, things have been busy (new house, new jobs, new baby - now 2 1/2 years old). Ike is still doing great. I guess he's almost 11 1/2 now (if his birth date is accurate). He is still pretty active, but tires more easily. Over the last year we've noticed more white on his face - not sure if this has been accelerated by Freddy or just normal :) Noel works from home and when the museum is closed I bring Ike to work with me - he loves it there! We also visit my parents often and Ike enjoys a good walk in the forest. I would say that he and Freddy have a love/hate relationship. Freddy is usually pretty good with Ike, but sometimes will just go up to him and push him or crawl around on the floor and head-butt him. Ike is unbelievably patient and I think Freddy is getting to age where he understands that Ike is a small dog and he must be good to him (I think there is a bit of a jealously thing between them). At the same time though, Freddy wants to bring Ike everywhere and go everywhere with him. We've been to a pug-a-lug (pug gathering) in Ottawa. There are a few pugs around town and we see them out on walks. I attached a few photos from the last two years. Going through them, I noticed we don't take as many photos of Ike as we used to. Got the flyer for the picnic - we might be able to make it this year. Everyone has their passports. I am sure there is more to tell, but I can't think of it right now. Hope all is well and I'll try to keep in touch more often. Anne, Noel, Freddy and Ike